Iraqis Face Off to Be 'Lords of the Ring' in Traditional Game

The traditional game of Mheibis is wildly popular in Iraq, though it is only played during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. But this year, the worst violence to hit the country in five years reduced the number of players willing to venture o

http://www.wbir.com/video/2589537004001/1/Iraqis-Face-Off-to-Be-Lords-of-the-Ring-in-Traditional-Gamehttp://cdn.newslook.com/9d/9d4f80d34b468b43786453c6072c7891/images/frame_0030.jpgIraqis Face Off to Be 'Lords of the Ring' in Traditional GameThe traditional game of Mheibis is wildly popular in Iraq, though it is only played during the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. But this year, the worst violence to hit the country in five years reduced the number of players willing to venture onewslookBaghdadIraqArts & Society00:46